Water Quality in Delta, CO (81434)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81434.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

127

Population

6

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Delta City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 8,700 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mountain Coal Co Llc West Elk Mine

All resolved
Surface water 300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Somerset Domestic Wd

3 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 100 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2160 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Bear Ranch Llc

Groundwater 67 people served
0 violations

Kebler Corner

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Oxbow Mining Ww

Groundwater under influence of surface water 7 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2160 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Delta (81434) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

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Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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